Bloat

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Bloat is a single player puzzle game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by 3StrakGames and was released on April 2, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"Bloat" is a calming puzzle game featuring an adorable, squishy character gliding through psychedelic levels inspired by African beadwork. With simple controls and no enemies, enemies, or death, players solve color and shape puzzles in 6 reliquaries with unique challenges. Intended for all ages, the game is fully localized into 15 languages, including Afrikaans, and takes 2-5 hours to complete.

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music3 positive mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and a calming atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience.
Puzzles are well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being frustrating.
The intuitive controls and tutorials make it accessible for players of all ages.

Some players may find the puzzles too easy at times, lacking a significant challenge.
The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
There are occasional mentions of minor technical issues, though they do not significantly detract from the experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its gradual difficulty progression and fluid mechanics, providing a relaxing yet engaging experience. Each level introduces new mechanics and combinations, culminating in challenging final levels that encourage critical thinking. Overall, players find the gameplay to be enjoyable and atmospheric.
- “I find gameplay to be a great experience overall, and so far (I have yet to finish it), the difficulty is a perfect ramp-up for where you are in the game.”
- “This continued for the next good few minutes, with each level introducing new mechanics, as well as new combinations of already introduced ones.”
- “The last few levels of the game brought many mechanics together in order to challenge your brain a few more times before letting you go.”
- “The last few levels of the game brought many mechanics together in order to wring your brain-thinker-machine-thingie a few more times before letting you go.”
- “Showing mechanics as you progress in a slow and understanding fashion.”
- “This continued for the next good few minutes with each level introducing new mechanics, as well as new combinations of already introduced ones.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its originality and seamless integration with the scenery, creating a captivating atmosphere. Reviewers consistently highlight the amazing soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music and scenery are really original and perfectly complement each other.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing.”
- “The music is a highlight.”
graphics
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The graphics are consistently praised for their calming and aesthetic qualities, making the game visually appealing and suitable for fans of aesthetic puzzle games. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's relaxing atmosphere.
- “It's both really calming and aesthetic in every way.”
- “Overall, I greatly suggest giving it a try as the game will suit almost any person who enjoys an aesthetic puzzle game.”
story
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The game features a light story element that effectively engages players, encouraging them to continue playing to discover what happens next.
- “There is also a light story element that entices players to see what happens next.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for enhancing the overall experience, contributing to a relaxing gameplay environment that immerses players effectively.
- “It lends atmosphere to the game while boosting the relaxing qualities of the gameplay.”